The eighth episode of the Dentechstry podcast, the dental innovation podcast promoted by IDI EVOLUTION , explores a central theme for the future of dentistry : the training of new dentists and the need to educate them on innovations dedicated to the profession . The episode features Professor Stefano Pagano , professor of Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics at the University of Perugia, who shares his innovative vision for preparing the professionals of tomorrow. He is joined in conversation by journalist Irene Privitera .
For several years, Professor Pagano has been experimenting with a fundamental principle: introducing, starting in the second year, a series of courses focused on the study of new technologies. The goal is to produce dentists who are not only clinically competent, but also digitally skilled and able to face future challenges . To train dentists who, in addition to caring for patients, also know how to work in a team, master digital technologies, and share their knowledge with other colleagues.
This multidisciplinary approach stems from his experience in the field of nanotechnology and the awareness that traditional training alone is no longer sufficient to compete in an ever-evolving market.
The episode highlights the experimental method introduced by Pagano : students are immediately involved in advanced practical activities, creating a virtuous cycle in which the youngest learn from their more experienced colleagues. Furthermore, thanks to collaborations with companies in the sector like IDI Evolution, students have access to cutting-edge technologies and extracurricular training opportunities , thus becoming the true innovators of the future.
Professor Pagano also announces an important new development for the 2024-2025 academic year: a select group of fifth-year students will have the opportunity to use an artificial intelligence-based software, Alfred by IDI Evolution, to manage dental clinics, testing the potential of these technologies in a real-world context.
If we've piqued your interest, you can't miss the eighth episode of Dentechstry , which you can listen to on Spotify , Amazon Music , and Apple Music.
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